Network auctioning apparatus, system and method of use thereof

• US 20050216355A1
• Filed: 07/08/2004
• Published: 09/29/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: auctionPAL, Inc.
• Original Assignee: auctionPAL, Inc.
• Inventors: West, Andrew Desormeau
• Application Number:
  US10/887,079
• Publication Number:
  US 20050216355A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/26
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0613 Third-party assisted
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/08 Auctions
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 50/188 Electronic negotiation

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus comprising a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction via a network, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates interactive screening during receipt of goods into the network auction. Moreover the invention provides a system and method of use for allowing conferencing between a seller and an agent, evaluating the seller'"'"'s goods, conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer, shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to an interim holding location, selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent through a network auction to a buyer, shipping the goods from the interim holding location to the buyer, and completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction via a network;

wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates interactive screening during receipt of goods into the network auction.

2. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of the goods into the network auction.

3. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the interactive screening is performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

4. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

5. An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

6. An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

7. An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

8. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to an agent via a network.

9. An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates capability for evaluating goods, wherein the evaluating comprises the agent'"'"'s determining of an auctioning value of the goods.

10. An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates capability for conducting negotiations between a seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

11. An apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates capability for conducting negotiations between a buyer and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to purchase goods through a network auction for the buyer.

12. An apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in business premise, a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

13. An apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk further comprises the capability of facilitating shipping of goods.

14. An apparatus according to claim 13, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

15. An apparatus comprising:

a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction and an agent via a network;

wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates transactions with the agent and interactive screenings by the agent during receipt of goods into the network auction.

16. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of the goods into the network auction.

17. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the interactive screening is performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

18. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

19. An apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

20. An apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

21. An apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

22. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates capability for evaluating goods, wherein the evaluating comprises the agent'"'"'s determining of an auctioning value of the goods.

23. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates capability for conducting negotiations between a seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

24. An apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates capability for conducting negotiations between a buyer and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to purchase goods through a network auction for the buyer.

25. An apparatus according to claim 18, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in business premise, a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

26. An apparatus according to claim 25, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk further comprises the capability of facilitating shipping of goods.

27. An apparatus according to claim 26, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

28. A method of facilitating exchange of goods comprising the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent;

selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent through a network auction to a buyer;

shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

29. A method according to claim 28, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

30. A method according to claim 29, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

31. A method according to claim 29, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

32. A method according to claim 31, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

33. A method according to claim 32, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

34. A method according to claim 32, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

35. A method according to claim 28, the method further comprising the step of evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods.

36. A method according to claim 28, the method further comprising the step of interactive screening of the goods.

37. A method according to claim 36, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of goods into the network auction.

38. A method according to claim 36, wherein the interactive screening is further performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

39. A method according to claim 28, the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

40. A method according to claim 31, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

41. A method according to claim 28, the method further comprising the step of shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods.

42. A method according to claim 41, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

43. A method according to claim 42, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

44. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent;

evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods;

selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent through a network auction to a buyer, shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

45. A method according to claim 44, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

46. A method according to claim 45, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

47. A method according to claim 45, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

48. A method according to claim 47, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

49. A method according to claim 48, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

50. A method according to claim 48, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

51. A method according to claim 44, the method further comprising the step of interactive screening of the goods.

52. A method according to claim 51, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of goods into the network auction.

53. A method according to claim 51, wherein the interactive screening is further performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

54. A method according to claim 44, the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

55. A method according to claim 47, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

56. A method according to claim 44, the method further comprising the step of shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods.

57. A method according to claim 56, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

58. A method according to claim 57, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

59. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

first, conferencing between a seller and an agent;

second, shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods;

third, selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent to a buyer;

fourth, shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

fifth, completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

60. A method according to claim 59, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

61. A method according to claim 60, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

62. A method according to claim 60, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

63. A method according to claim 62, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

64. A method according to claim 63, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

65. A method according to claim 63, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

66. A method according to claim 59, the method further comprising evaluating the seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent, during or following conferencing with the seller, determines an auctioning value of the goods.

67. A method according to claim 59, the method further comprising interactive screening of the goods.

68. A method according to claim 67, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of goods into the network auction.

69. A method according to claim 67, wherein the interactive screening is further performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

70. A method according to claim 59, the method further comprising conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

71. A method according to claim 62, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

72. A method according to claim 59, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods, following conferencing, evaluating, interactive screening, negotiating, shipping the goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods and selling the goods, are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

73. A method according to claims 72, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier.

74. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent;

conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer;

shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

75. A method according to claim 74, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network freestanding device or kiosk.

76. A method according to claim 75, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

77. A method according to claim 75, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

78. A method according to claim 77, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

79. A method according to claim 78, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

80. A method according to claim 78, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

81. A method according to claim 74, the method further comprising the step of evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods.

82. A method according to claim 74, the method further comprising the step of interactive screening of the goods.

83. A method according to claim 82, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of goods into the network auction.

84. A method according to claim 82, wherein the interactive screening is further performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

85. A method according to claim 77, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

86. A method according to claim 74, the method further comprising the step of shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods.

87. A method according to claim 86, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

88. A method according to claim 85, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

89. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent, the conferencing facilitated by a remote auction terminal;

selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent to a buyer;

shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

90. A method according to claim 89, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

91. A method according to claim 90, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

92. A method according to claim 90, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

93. A method according to claim 92, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

94. A method according to claim 93, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

95. A method according to claim 93, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

96. A method according to claim 89, the method further comprising the step of evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods.

97. A method according to claim 89, the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

98. A method according to claim 92, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

99. A method according to claim 89, the method further comprising the step of shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods.

100. A method according to claim 99, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

101. A method according to claim 100, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier.

102. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent, the conferencing facilitated by a remote auction terminal located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center;

selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent to a buyer;

shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

103. A method according to claim 102, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

104. A method according to claim 103, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

105. A method according to claim 103, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

106. A method according to claim 105, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

107. A method according to claim 106, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

108. A method according to claim 106, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

109. A method according to claim 102, the method further comprising the step of evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods.

110. A method according to claim 102, the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

111. A method according to claim 102, the method further comprising the step of shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods.

112. A method according to claim 111, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

113. A method according to claim 102, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

114. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent;

shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to an interim holding location, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with a shipping center;

selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent to a buyer;

shipping the goods to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

115. A method according to claim 114, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

116. A method according to claim 115, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

117. A method according to claim 115, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

118. A method according to claim 117, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

119. A method according to claim 118, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

120. A method according to claim 118, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

121. A method according to claim 114, the method further comprising the step of evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods.

122. A method according to claim 114, the method further comprising the step of interactive screening of the goods.

123. A method according to claim 122, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of goods into the network auction.

124. A method according to claim 122, wherein the interactive screening is further performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction.

125. A method according to claim 114, the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer.

126. A method according to claim 117, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

127. A method according to claim 114, wherein the seller'"'"'s goods are shipped by the agent from the interim holding location to the buyer.

128. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a seller and an agent, the conferencing facilitated by a remote auction terminal;

evaluating seller'"'"'s goods, wherein the agent determines an auctioning value of the goods;

interactive screening of the goods, wherein the interactive screening is performed in real-time concurrent with receipt of goods into the network auction, and wherein the interactive screening is further performed prior to a sale of the goods received into the network auction;

conducting negotiations between the seller and the agent to structure an agreement for the agent to sell the seller'"'"'s goods through a network auction to a buyer;

shipping of seller'"'"'s goods to a holding location to facilitate interim storage of the goods;

selling of seller'"'"'s goods by the agent through a network auction to a buyer;

shipping the goods from the interim holding location to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the seller and the buyer through the agent.

129. A method according to claim 128, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

130. A method according to claim 129, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

131. A method according to claim 129, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

132. A method according to claim 131, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

133. A method according to claim 132, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

134. A method according to claim 132, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

135. A method according to claim 131, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

136. A method according to claim 135, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

137. A method of facilitating exchange of goods comprising the steps of:

conferencing between a buyer and an agent;

buying of goods by the agent through a network auction for the buyer;

facilitating shipping of the goods by the seller to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the buyer and the seller through the agent.

138. A method according to claim 137, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal.

139. A method according to claim 138, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

140. A method according to claim 138, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

141. A method according to claim 138, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

142. A method according to claim 141, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

143. A method according to claim 142, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

144. A method according to claim 142, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

145. A method according to claim 141, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

146. A method according to claim 145, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

147. A method according to claim 137 the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the buyer and the agent to structure an agreement to receive compensation for the agent to buy goods through a network auction for the buyer.

148. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a buyer and an agent, the conferencing facilitated by a remote auction terminal;

buying of goods by the agent through a network auction for the buyer;

facilitating shipping of the goods by the seller to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the buyer and the seller through the agent.

149. A method according to claim 148, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

150. A method according to claim 149, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

151. A method according to claim 149, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

152. A method according to claim 151, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

,

i. capability for receiving various financial media.

153. A method according to claim 152, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

154. A method according to claim 152, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

155. A method according to claim 151, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

156. A method according to claim 155, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

157. A method according to claim 148 the method further comprising the step of conducting negotiations between the buyer and the agent to structure an agreement to receive compensation for the agent to buy goods through a network auction for the buyer.

158. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a buyer and an agent;

conducting negotiations between the buyer and the agent to structure an agreement to receive compensation for the agent to buy goods through a network auction for the buyer;

buying of goods by the agent through a network auction for the buyer;

facilitating shipping of the goods by the seller to the buyer; and

,

completing a financial transaction between the buyer and the seller through the agent.

159. A method according to claim 158, wherein the step of conferencing is facilitated by a remote auction terminal.

160. A method according to claim 159, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

161. A method according to claim 160, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

162. A method according to claim 159, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

163. A method according to claim 162, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

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i. capability for receiving various financial media.

164. A method according to claim 163, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

165. A method according to claim 163, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

166. A method according to claim 162, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

167. A method according to claim 166, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

168. A method of facilitating exchange of goods through a network auction wherein the method comprises the steps of:

conferencing between a buyer and an agent, the conferencing facilitated by a remote auction terminal;

conducting negotiations between the buyer and the agent to structure an agreement to receive compensation for the agent to buy goods through a network auction for the buyer;

buying of goods by the agent through a network auction for the buyer;

facilitating shipping of the goods by the seller to the buyer; and

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completing a financial transaction between the buyer and the seller through the agent.

169. A method according to claim 168, wherein the remote auction terminal is operatively connected to a network auction and the agent via a network.

170. A method according to claim 169, wherein the operative connection of the remote auction terminal is by land based phone systems, cable systems or wireless systems.

171. A method according to claim 169, wherein the remote auction terminal is a freestanding device or kiosk.

172. A method according to claim 171, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk includes capabilities selected from the group consisting of:

a. capability for live real-time or time delay conferencing;

b. capability for one-way, two-way or multiple-user video conferencing;

c. capability for input of electronic and written signatures;

d. capability for keyboard input of communications data;

e. capability for input and export of facsimile transmissions;

f. capability for input of digital and film photographs;

g. capability for printing labels, maps, and instructions;

h. capability for printing legal documents; and

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i. capability for receiving various financial media.

173. A method according to claim 172, wherein the legal documents comprise contracts, license agreements and signature verification certificates.

174. A method according to claim 172, wherein the various financial media comprise credit cards, debit cards, checks, smart cards, and standard currency.

175. A method according to claim 171, wherein the freestanding device or kiosk is located in a public shopping area or a retail premise of a shipping center.

176. A method according to claim 175, wherein shipping is facilitated by a package carrier in conjunction with the shipping center.

177. A system for exchanging goods comprising:

a network;

a network auction; and

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a remote auction terminal operatively connected to the network auction via the network;

wherein the remote auction terminal facilitates interactive screening during receipt of goods into the network auction.